Indian community stages protests in Ireland over racist attack
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Bhubaneswar: Racist attack on an Indian at Tallaght, Dublin, has sent shockwaves through the Indian diaspora in Ireland, prompting them to stage protests in Dublin on Friday and Saturday.
On July 19, an Indian national was brutally attacked by a group of youths in Tallaght, stabbed multiple times in the face, stripped naked, and left bleeding on the road for over an hour before emergency services arrived.
"The attack in Tallaght was not just a crime against one Indian migrant but an attack on the dignity of every Indian living abroad. We came to Ireland to work hard, to study and to contribute. We deserve safety, respect, and justice just like any citizen," Prince Singh, a protester told TOI over the telephone from Ireland.
On Saturday, 700 to 800 people from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and even Ireland, as well as trade union members, organised a protest march from City Hall, Dublin City Centre, to the National Gallery. "It saw strong participation from trade union members, activists, and citizens from diverse backgrounds. The demonstration called for unity against racism, better protection for minorities, and stronger action from authorities," said Dayakar Reddy Komirelly, vice-president of VHCCI (Vedic Hindu Cultural Centre Ireland).
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On Friday, around 200 people gathered in front of Ireland's department of justice for a peaceful and silent 40-minute protest, which was organised by Friends of India, Ireland, a collective of Indians from diverse regions and professions living across Ireland.
"We protested in a non-violent and peaceful way," said Indian-born Senthil Ramasamy, a peace commissioner with the Irish govt from Waterford, who was part of the protest.
He said there has been an increase in racist-related crimes in Ireland in the last 6 to 7 years.
The video of the attack sparked outrage both in Ireland and across the world. An online petition with over 15,000 signatures was submitted to the minister for justice, Jim O'Callaghan, calling for immediate action, accountability, and systemic protections for minorities.
While the majority in attendance at the protest were Indian migrants, the crowd also included members of other immigrant groups and Irish citizens.
They displayed placards with "Say no to racism", "All lives matter" and "Ireland is home" as part of the protest. "I decided to be part of the protest because we have to stand for our rights," said Somanath Nanda, an IT professional.
The organisers lauded An Garda Síochána (Irish police) for classifying the incident as "racially motivated". They also thanked the Embassy of India in Dublin for its support for the victim and his family. "We stand here with our community and with every migrant who has ever felt fear because of the colour of their skin or the accent of their voice. Ireland must act. And the whole world, including India, is watching," said Singh.
Indians form the largest non-EU immigrant community in Ireland, numbering over 100,000. They play a significant role in the IT and healthcare sectors.
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